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WSD to DHF: distance & flight time
White Sands (Condron Army Air Field) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
8,330 mi
13,406 km · 7,239 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,330 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WSD — Condron Army Air Field · White Sands, United States
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WSD
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport31 mi away
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)34 mi away
- ELP · El Paso International Airport37 mi away
- HMN · Holloman Air Force Base39 mi away
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WSD from DHF?
The flight distance from White Sands (WSD) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 8,330 miles (13,406 km, 7,239 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WSD to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between White Sands and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of White Sands.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WSD to DHF?
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